A review by a_neverending_tbr
From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon

challenging emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I usually shy away from WWII books because they are always just so sad but I knew Amy would write a beautiful if painful story. This was most definitely on par with all of her other books and pulled me in instantly. While the stories are always sad, I find it interesting to read even fictional stories involving all of the different European locations during the war. I have read a story set in occupies France, Ukraine, Poland and now I can add Italy to my list. This is truly a story of forbidden love (on several fronts) but also a sweet relationship that grew from childhood to adolescence and then into adulthood. I enjoyed this picture of the role the Catholic Church played in hiding the Jews in Italy (while the story is fictional, I’m assuming that aspect is real). Hang in there for ending and I promise it is satisfying as all of Amy’s seem to be. 

Content Notes: Vague fade to black/closed door romance